If a cat is frightened, the hair stands up fairly evenly all over the body; when the cat is threatened or is ready to attack, the hair stands up only in a narrow band along the spine and tail.
It's the time of year when I heat the house with our big wood stove. Our cats obviously won't rest on the top, but they like to lie so close their fur feels scorching hot. It surprises me that they are comfortable like that.
If a cat is frightened, the hair stands up fairly evenly all over the body; when the cat is threatened or is ready to attack, the hair stands up only in a narrow band along the spine and tail.
It's the time of year when I heat the house with our big wood stove. Our cats obviously won't rest on the top, but they like to lie so close their fur feels scorching hot. It surprises me that they are comfortable like that.
It amazes me how they can survive the cold. They keep moving and hunting I think to get through it.